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'You're not alone': Deadline to report abuse by Catholic Diocese of El Paso set to Sept. 11
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Brenda Lepenski , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A deadline of September 11 has been set for reporting abuse. The diocese in question had filed for bankruptcy in March due to numerous lawsuits claiming sexual abuse.
A law firm and a client who is a sexual abuse survivor are urging others to come forward with their experiences. The call to action is directed at those who were abused by clergy within a specific diocese. A deadline of September 11 has been set for reporting abuse.
The diocese in question had filed for bankruptcy in March due to numerous lawsuits claiming sexual abuse.
Further information is available from the source, including details about the bankruptcy filing and the lawsuits that led to it.
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Category: Local Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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